rich variety of sounds from large orchestra, so many different instruments
What is a symphony orchestra?
100
1892-1950 in NYC, primarily handled sales and distribution.
What is Tin Pan Alley?
100
a leader sings a phrase(question), and the group promptly repeats or answers it.
What is call and response?
100
some of the highest notes/pitches in orchestra, Italian for "small". (no reed)
What is a flute and a piccolo?
100
combinations of only a few instruments
What are chamber ensembles?
200
performed in chambers or rooms of the courts and palaces of Europe, have been popular since antiquity
What is a chamber music ensemble?
200
welled up from the urban ghetto, has been called the musical equivelent of urban graffiti.
What is RAP?
200
a short phrase repeated over and over
What is Riff?
200
(double reed), "ready/woody" sound, tunes the orchestra
What is an oboe/english horn?
200
one violin, one viola, one cello
What is a string trio?
300
usually features 1 or 2 musicians but can feature more
What is a recital?
300
type of rock, calls itself "different"
What is Indie Rock?
300
a variation that accents part of the beat not usually accented
What is syncopation?
300
(double reed), lower range of woodwinds
What is a bassoon?
300
two violins, one viola, one cello
What is a string quartet?
400
a staged performance that involves singing, instrumental music, drama, poetry, and dance with sets and costumes
What is an opera?
400
became respectable through Ray Charles's efforts.
R&B
400
not playing continuously on the beat.
What is offbeat?
400
chocolate/smooth sound, middle range or orchestra, can reach notes higher and lower than the oboe (single reed)
What is a clarinet?
400
one flute, one oboe, one clarinet, one French horn, and one bassoon
What is a woodwind quintet?
500
a lot of blending of the arts. Drama, dance, sets, costumes, music. Much like opera
What is a ballet?
500
brought to the new world by the first settlers in the 17th century. Some songs dealt with love and love that had gone bad, others historical events or had supernatural themes.
What is Country Music?
500
several overlays of conflicting rhythms that add interest to the music.
What are Polyrhythms?
500
(single reed), made of brass but are included in the woodwind category
What is a saxophone?
500
two trumpets, one French Horn, one trombone, and one tuba